Jon Ward is a UW Madison graduate, he served in the US Army for 5 years, serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and worked for a few different companies before becoming a US Diplomat in New Guinea, Iran, Pakistan, India, and the Pentagon. He is also a Rotarian and has participated in Rotary in all the countries in which he worked. There are three areas of diplomatic responsibilities: political, trade, and consular service. A political officer reports on local developments and advocates for support for the country's interests. A consular officer deals with day-to-day travel problems like lost passports and provides essential service to citizens in need. A trade officer promotes the interests of the country's companies by introducing them to helpful connections, informing them of business opportunities, and promoting US Exports.